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The Omen Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Omen movies in order

Last updated: April 19 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

The Omen franchise is one of horror's defining evil-child sagas, spanning original films, a remake, and a modern prequel. A proper watch order helps you follow Damien's arc and the wider mythology.

The Omen (1976) set the standard for supernatural horror with a chilling blend of religious prophecy and psychological dread. Across multiple sequels, the story follows Damien from childhood to political power, then later revisits the mythology through a remake and a prequel set decades earlier. Because the series jumps across generations, viewers often ask whether to follow release history or timeline chronology. Release order gives you the classic evolution of tone and style, while chronological order begins with the newest prequel and then moves through Damien's rise. This guide includes every theatrical and television-era film entry so you can build the version of The Omen marathon that fits your horror preferences.

🕐 Release Order

Release order preserves the intended progression from the original classic through sequels, reboot-era updates, and recent expansions.

  1. The Omen (1976)
  2. Damien: Omen II (1978)
  3. Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
  4. Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)
  5. The Omen (2006)
  6. The First Omen (2024)

Chronological order rearranges the films so the newest prequel opens the story before the original Damien timeline begins.

📖 Story Chronology

This timeline-first approach starts in 1970s Rome, then follows Damien's life and later legacy entries that branch from the original mythology.

  1. The First Omen (2024)
  2. The Omen (1976)
  3. Damien: Omen II (1978)
  4. Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
  5. Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)
  6. The Omen (2006)

Which Order Should You Choose?

If you're new to The Omen, choose release order and start with the 1976 original. It delivers the strongest atmosphere and establishes the franchise's most important themes. After finishing the classic Damien trilogy, treat Omen IV and the 2006 remake as optional side paths. The First Omen works well either last in release order or first in a chronology rewatch once you know the core story. For most viewers, release order offers the best balance of suspense, context, and historical impact.

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